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The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) PE Ratio: 29.16

Is The Sherwin-Williams Company’s P/E ratio high or low?

The Sherwin-Williams Company's P/E ratio of 29.16 is 15% below its 5-year average of 34.19, near the low end of its 5-year range (26.08–48.24).

The P/E ratio for The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) is 29.16 as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 11.61% (32.99).

PE Ratio (29.16) = Close Price ($303.83) / Diluted TTM EPS ($10.42)

SHW PE Ratio Chart

SHW PE Ratio
29.16-14.49% 1Y
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SHW Average PE Ratio Chart

SHW Current vs Average PE Ratio Chart

SHW PE Ratio Metrics

PE RATIO

29.16

PE RATIO AVG TTM

32.99

PE RATIO AVG 3Y

33.26

PE RATIO AVG 5Y

34.19

PE RATIO AVG 10Y

32.35

PE RATIO AVG 15Y

30.31

PE RATIO AVG 20Y

26.60

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-11.61%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-12.32%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-14.71%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-9.87%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-3.79%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+9.61%

SHW Competitors' PE Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPPE RATIOTTM3Y5Y
The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW)$74.96B29.1632.9933.2634.19
Ecolab Inc. (ECL)$72.33B34.7837.3139.9342.33
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD)$61.57B29.2538.2327.8528.00
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)$89.24B32.8535.8532.7625.96
Nucor Corporation (NUE)$57.05B24.8024.5615.2111.94
Newmont Corporation (NEM)$99.04B12.0015.0914.1825.68
Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)$35.38B32.4136.8038.0638.00
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF)$18.95B22.7023.11238.12132.78
DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DD)$18.47BN/A24.8313.5111.09
Alcoa Corporation (AA)$17.30B16.4311.7211.3814.66

P/E vs. its own history

At 29.2, P/E is in its normal range — richer than 59% of its 20-year range.

20-year low

9.9

median

27.4

20-year high

48.2

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P/E Comparison

Trailing P/E

29.2

Forward P/E

25.9

Forward P/E Calculation

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Forward P/E is calculated using analyst consensus EPS estimates for the current or next fiscal year.

Calculation:

Current Price

$303.83

÷

Forward EPS (Est.)

$11.73

=

Forward P/E

25.91

Source: FMP Analyst Consensus Estimates. Forward EPS represents the average analyst estimate for the nearest fiscal year.

The Sherwin-Williams Company PE Ratio Formula & Definition

PE Ratio = Share Price / Diluted EPS (TTM)

The price-to-earnings ratio measures how much investors pay for each dollar of trailing earnings. A lower PE can indicate a cheaper valuation; a higher PE implies higher growth expectations.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

The Sherwin-Williams Company PE Ratio FAQ

What is the P/E ratio for The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW)?
The P/E ratio for SHW stock is 29.16.
Is The Sherwin-Williams Company's P/E ratio high or low?
The Sherwin-Williams Company's P/E ratio of 29.16 is 15% below its 5-year average of 34.19, near the low end of its 5-year range (26.08–48.24).
What is the TTM average P/E ratio for The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW)?
The TTM average P/E ratio for SHW stock is 32.99.
What is the 3Y average P/E ratio for The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW)?
The 3Y average P/E ratio for SHW stock is 33.26.
What is the 5Y average P/E ratio for The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW)?
The 5Y average P/E ratio for SHW stock is 34.19.
What is the 10Y average P/E ratio for The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW)?
The 10Y average P/E ratio for SHW stock is 32.35.
What is the 15Y average P/E ratio for The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW)?
The 15Y average P/E ratio for SHW stock is 30.31.
What is the 20Y average P/E ratio for The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW)?
The 20Y average P/E ratio for SHW stock is 26.60.

The Sherwin-Williams Company PE Ratio History

DATEPE RATIO
2026-06-1029.16
2026-06-0929.80
2026-06-0828.75
2026-06-0529.30
2026-06-0428.80
2026-06-0328.45
2026-06-0228.12
2026-06-0128.30
2026-05-2929.16
2026-05-2829.28
2026-05-2729.75
2026-05-2629.87
2026-05-2229.66
2026-05-2129.69
2026-05-2029.53
2026-05-1928.70
2026-05-1829.06
2026-05-1528.80
2026-05-1429.67
2026-05-1329.40
2026-05-1229.90
2026-05-1130.01
2026-05-0830.40
2026-05-0730.73
2026-05-0631.06
2026-05-0529.99
2026-05-0429.80
2026-05-0130.52
2026-04-3030.86
2026-04-2930.50
2026-04-2831.12
2026-04-2732.73
2026-04-2432.88
2026-04-2332.88
2026-04-2232.63
2026-04-2132.58
2026-04-2033.49
2026-04-1733.65
2026-04-1632.46
2026-04-1532.02
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2026-04-1332.56
2026-04-1032.73
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2026-04-0230.96
2026-04-0131.71
2026-03-3131.21
2026-03-3030.76
2026-03-2730.71
2026-03-2631.11
2026-03-2531.35
2026-03-2430.55
2026-03-2330.57
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2026-03-1930.22
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2026-03-1230.93
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2026-03-1032.16
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2026-01-0231.98
2025-12-3131.61
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About The Sherwin-Williams Company

Cleveland, Ohio-based The Sherwin-Williams Company, established in 1866, is a prominent global player in the development, manufacturing, distribution, and sale of paints, coatings, and related merchandise. Its extensive customer base encompasses professionals, industrial enterprises, commercial clients, and individual consumers. The company's operations are organized into three key segments: 1. The Americas Group: This division provides architectural paints and coatings, protective and marine products, and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) finishes, catering to architectural and industrial painting contractors, as well as do-it-yourself homeowners. 2. Consumer Brands Group: This segment supplies a broad portfolio of both branded and private-label offerings, including architectural paints, stains, varnishes, wood finishes, and various related items like applicators, adhesives, and aerosols, to retailers and distributors. 3. Performance Coatings Group: Focused on specialized applications, this group develops and sells industrial coatings for wood finishing and general industrial use, automotive refinish products, high-performance protective and marine coatings, coil and packaging coatings, and advanced resins and colorants. Sherwin-Williams reaches its global clientele through its approximately 5,000 company-operated stores and facilities (as of February 17, 2022), alongside direct sales personnel and external representatives. The company maintains a significant international footprint, operating across North and South America, the Caribbean, Europe, Asia, and Australia.

Cleveland, OH
63,890 employees
Basic Materials / Chemicals - Specialty
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Chemicals - Specialty
CEO
Heidi G. Petz